Department of Health – Hospitals & Primary Care – Hospitals Nth – Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 July :55 PM.

Award/Classification

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum

Employment type

Fixed‑term, casual

Region

North

Location

c/-George Town District Hosp

The Team

The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

- The CN is accountable to and works under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager/Team Leader and/or Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Nurse Specialist and receives guidance and support from other senior experienced Registered Nurses and health professionals for initiating, implementing, and evaluating quality nursing care.

You will need

- In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care.
- Interact effectively with patients’/clients’ families and other health team members to facilitate the provision of optimum patient/client care.
- Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence‑based practice.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health,



mental health and primary healthcare services through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building robust connections with colleagues and patients, while you enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work and make a significant impact on the community.

Details of appointment

- Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months; hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Applicants note that for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary Packaging

- Access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Essential criteria

- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Community (506936) (George Town)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 George Town